5-wood · 2023

TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood

Easy to hit off the deck, with a forgiving carbon crown.

Best forHandicaps from about 10 to 25
SwingModerate to fast swings (drives of 250+ yards)

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Launch price$350Used ones usually sell for well under this. Live used prices are coming soon.

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The lowdown

Easy to hit off the deck, with a forgiving carbon crown. The TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood is a 2023 5-wood built for the widest range of golfers.

Pros and cons

What's good

Forgiving enough for most golfers, without feeling clunky
Distance-focused design

Watch out for

Not much to dislike for the price; check condition and shaft flex

How it stacks up

Next to each rival, the Stealth 2 5-wood is:

vs Ping G430 Max 5-woodLaunches lowerLess spin, more rollMore distanceCompare →vs Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max 5-woodLaunches lowerLess spin, more rollMore distanceCompare →vs TaylorMade SIM2 Max 5-woodLess spin, more rollMore distanceNewer designCompare →

Tips for buying one used

A higher-lofted 3-wood (15° to 16.5°) is much easier to hit off the fairway.
Shallow faces launch the ball more easily from the ground.
Look for dents in the crown. Sole scratches don't affect how it plays.

Common questions

Is the TaylorMade Stealth 2 5-wood good for beginners?

Yes, for most beginners. It's forgiving enough to help on mishits, and you won't outgrow it quickly.

What handicap is the Stealth 2 5-wood for?

Handicaps from about 10 to 25. Best with moderate to fast swings (drives of 250+ yards).

Is a used Stealth 2 5-wood worth it?

Yes, if the discount is meaningful. As a newer model it holds value, so compare it with the previous version, which is often much cheaper and plays similarly.

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